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What are medical chairs called?

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What are medical chairs called?
A chair that’s frequently used in a medical office is a Geri chair. This chair is known as a geriatric chair or a medical recliner. This large, padded chair has a wheelbase and is often used to help people with limited mobility. People can comfortably recline in them and sleep, if necessary. Find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Medical Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
This very interesting medical chair is sure to be a conversation starter!
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Rare Bigelow St. Louis Mechanical Barber / Medical Chair, Circa 1890–1905
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exceptional and increasingly scarce late 19th to early 20th century American mechanical barber or medical chair, produced by the Bigelow Chair Company of St.
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Antique Late 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Iron Medical Exam or Operation Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
An awesome piece of history this medical chair being the top of the line at its time, no expense spared for comfort on this one!
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Early 20th Century Chairs

1940s Medical Swivel Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Iron

Enraf Nonius Chair in Solid Beech – Dutch Functionalist Design
Located in Dronten, NL
Produced by the renowned Rotterdam-based manufacturer—known for its precision-engineered medical and rehabilitation equipment—this chair reflects the company’s commitment to ergonomi...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

1970s Deluxe Brewer Desk Chair Doctor Stool Del Tube Corp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Modern ergonomic deluxe Medical Brewer Doctor Stool Blue Chair Office Desk Del Tube Corp E.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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